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Becoming a Firefighter/Paramedic

 

Training & Career Development

Evanston Fire & Life Safety Services is committed to being a diversified and well qualified work force. In Evanston, a systematic approach to job enrichment begins with recruit training and it continues throughout an employee’s career. Training and experience enables a firefighter to progress into various assignments and ranks within the department which include:

  • Firefighter/Paramedic
  • Hazardous Material Technician
  • Special Rescue Specialist
  • Water Rescue
  • Fire Inspector/Investigator
  • Fire Officer